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Smyrna times., 1887-08-24

General Buckner wants to be INSTALL
ed as Governor of Kentucky with as
little fuss as possible, but the Demo.
Gratis of that State intend to make f.
an occasion memorable for display.
BY the way, "The Hero of Fort Don
eison is what they call the Governor
elect.
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24
THIRD DAY.-TnrRspAy. srpr a2n

, First Trial.-230 class; premium $3.50, for horses
that never beat So three in five: SIPS to first S6O
TO second SAC to third, S25 TO fourth
second Trial.-3.00 class; premium $40, for
nOrseS that never beat minutes, three in five
Sl21 to first $50 second $40 to third SIS to fourth
Third Trial Colt race premium 500 for four
year'oldS and under, two in three so to first S15
70 second, SIS TO third, $40 TO fourth.
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24
FOURTH pAY-FRrn.v SEPT 2sn

First Trial-2.24 class, PAGERS: premium $3.50
for horses that never beat % three in five; Sl2.
to trst $50 70 second, $40 TO third SIS to fourth
Second Trial.-2.45 class; premium $3.50 for
nOTses that never beat 245 three in five; Sl25 tC
Third Trial.-Free for all trOtters; premium
$3.50; SIPS to first, $50 to second $40 TO third, SIS
TO fourth.
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24
SECOND DAY.-wEDNEsDAY. SEPT. 2lsr.

SECOND DA1.-WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2lST.
, First Trial.-2 50 class premium $3.50 for horses
that never beat 2.50, best three in five; SIPS to
70 nrst 500 to second, $40 to third S25 to fourth
second Trial.-230 class, PAGERS; premium $3.50.
LOT horses that never beat 29O three in five: Sl25
20 mrSt s60 70 second $40 To third SIS 10 fourth.
Third Trial.-WagOn race; premium $50 for
horses without record TO road wagons two i'm
three; $50 to first, SIS to second s. to third.
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24

A horse railway company on Staten
Island is so poor that the superintend-
ent mas to drive a car. In this city the
superintendents are kept busy driving
the drivers.-PhiladeIphia NeiOs.
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24

Prisoner, you acknowledge having
stolen several bales of hay from the
gentleman. What urged you to COM
NIT this crime?"
Hunger, your honor. ."-Pdris Gau-
lois. The prisoner must have taken
the judge for a donkey to expect him
TO believe that.
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24

In the midst of fervent exhortation
to sinners Portland revivalist, who is
by business an auctiOneer, exclaimed /:
Twenty-nine I've got thirty, shall /
have 'em? Bless the Lord twenty
nine are saved who will come next ?
Shall I have thirty ?"-Ihe Earth.
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24
VALUABLE.

Having determined to change my IL
residence to more retired one, ITSTlisl
VIII sell my property on Main llIlfW
street, opposite the National Bank of
smyrna. Any one wishing to purchase a
valuable property either for use or invest
ment is invited to call and examine prem
ises.
jul 27-tf j. V. SMITH.
Watch repairing done right, at the very
latest reduced prices.
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24

AOZeOa.'o Blood Elixir is the only
1890 Blood Remedy guaran-
teed. Its q positive cure for Ulcers, Erup-
tiOns or Syphilitic Poisoning. 1t purifles
the whole system, and banishes all Rheu-
matte and Nerralgic pains. We guaranteed
it. Sold by james P. HOffecker, Druggist
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24

The new suspension bridge at Mag
ara Falls will be rebuilt 10 accommo-
date double track for teams. The onIv
old part left will be the towers. The
work IS expected to be finished bv
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24

CONUenGeGlt, [aia pleasant ar ,ss5. snd GER es
suits, are .Ackers Dyspepsia, Tablets
Recommended by physicians and endorsed
by all who have used them. The best
remedy for Dyspepsia, Flatulency. and
Constipation. Guaranteed, and sold at 25c.
by James P. Hofecker, Druggist.
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24
PROGRAMME:
TTOttiIg & PACING Races.
FIRST DAY-TuEspAy. SEPT. DIT,

FIRST DAY-TUEsDAY, SEPT. 2OTH.
, First Trial.-240 class premium $3.50. for horses
that never beat 240, three in five s125 to first SEQ
to second, $40 10 third S25 to fourth
second Trial.-S.SO class; premium 500 for
horses that never beat $780, three in five slOO 10
nrst 800 to second, $50 TO third, $50 TO fourth
- Ihlrd Irial.-2.4 class premium $3.50 to horses
that never beat "a three IN five; 25 To first $50
TO second, $40 to third, S25 to fourth
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24
Maryland Items.

Than ALCAAAEs
met in Den,ollI ofCaroline county
county ticIa Yesterday to nominate
iment Of Rev eeSIslag, nuder the manage
IN the grow '. ?: Willis, will be held
near Cr1mntto u George +. Harrison,
and CLOSING SSu, sa.,,. beginning August 26th
september 18th.
George Earlv -.
was attaeis5 OF Wicomico * nd
inch ra1s1s@ i@eu BY q sejssres ~
was ee,... snake iastf iluoW Cor -
~ a's cries for bein3Hv,b ,,l W.s
ne ne spot, aud lLsk ala aslavl &c
laa.sse rs reptile. fn ali a. p.....1.
abIyS1 bS1 saa,. aaIo Pity attended to. -
pee st..smyrina, Del.
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24
AE~t1~sss~lsHr'%.
Philadelphia, Monday, August %, 1857.

Philadelphia, Monday, August %, 1857.
What is going on at Wana-
makers? More than you
dream if you watch the Their
mQmeter. Bargains bring
,ers.
on't forget that the Store
CLOSE OF I p. NJ, on Satur-
JoHN WANAMAKER.
Thirteenth and Market streets
Ind Clty-hall square
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24
Manu-

MO924F Of the good thing Of this life
are sOrrowfully let alone on
account Of Dyspepsia. Acker's Dyspepsia
Tablets will cure Dyspepsia, Indigestion
and Constipation sold on positive guar
sntee at 70 and 80 cents, by James p. Hof-
fecker, Druggist.
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24

insu sales TINS season Of GIFT CRATES on this Pom
useu IN New Jersey and ~ O" 80 largely
baskets holding quarts each Three bi II has six
1hi affords ventilation anda choice
rom uahng by being packed ~ " 9pPeu IL
SIZE we call No 48; cents We
eight baskets ~ "OUner size crate,
Gift Peach C %no markets selected fruit without this
OaCe IL delivers the
o ooaned and will the
the
oe ova @ @ on @ Hudson River and to-day pre-emnent as
Cralf Baskets closed at the suited h shin
for introducing the 'ies"' i' III lots OF ten crates
bsI the bushe and fva
NIL orders wy ' 4''''S' ana are IN position to
Sample package of PeachC
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24
FOR RENT.

Two Offices for rent on Main street. Very
cheap.
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24
Can't NLeen

thousands suffering from Asthma % Com Ol
sumption, Coughs, etc Did YOU ever trv
Acker's English Remedy? 1t Is the hest
preparation known for all Lung Troubles
sold on positive guarantee at 1Oc.- 50c
sold by James p. HOffecker, Druggist
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24
FOR SALE.

Two Yoke of Oxen.
Apply to
f.. BECK,
aug l7-t Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1887-08-24
County and State Items.

Robert H. Davis of Milford, who has
been very i'll with a complication of
diseases, is somewhat improved.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-13
our Ball Team.

To the Editor of the Press:
Are the lovers of the national game in this
CITY aware that there is a possibility that
there may not be club representing Port.
land in the New England league the coming
season? 1t would seem not judging by the
lack of interest shown by them in encourag-
ing the management by subscribing for the
one hundred shares Of the stock now on the
market.
In conversation with the directors the lat
ter part of last week, was told that a por-
ton of the stock had been taken but not
enough to warrant their going ahead and
placing first class team in the league. 1t
seems to me that this city cannot afford to
drop out of the New England league, should
she do so it would show to Massachusetts
that Portland had not even life enough 10
play ball. Now why will not one hundred
Of the enthusiasts, or enough OF them, 10
make up this number, with those that nave
already subscribed, come forward during
the next TWO days and each Of them take one
share of stock and so make the tning
success. know it is not the time OF tne
wear to become enthusiastic over ball but 1t
wont do to wait until spring. Now IS the
time in order to secure good men, ana we
must have good ones if any. l am sure Wnen
May comes around. with warm skies ana
green grass, if we have neglected THIS op.
portunity we shall not only be sorry but
Shall find that we have lost an opportunity
that can never be regained. If Portland
once drops out she can never return 10 tne
league. Let us take hold heartily, remenl-
herring that as the management may not
have TO seek us we should go to them with
our encouragement, and our names for Just
one share each. Then we will certainly not
regret our action when next Fast Day
comes, and one hears the familiar cry Oh
.splay ball" EoN'
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-13
Marvellous Cures.

DIR. Fritz at the Falmouth Hotel is fairly
overrun with patients, all of whom appear
to pronounce his cures the most remarkable
on record, many of which have been wit
messed by the public during his lectures at
Congress Hall, but even greater cures have
animated from his private treatment at his
parlors. Among the noted cures during the
week were
Mrs. Sarah Dupee. This lady has been
nearly blind for the past four years, her sight
was entirely restored in few hours.
James Henderson, spinal complaint, cured
in 20 minutes.
Mr.. NJ. Maiden, been doctoring for the
past eight years for congestion of the liver
and rheumatism, cured in one week.
Another very remarkable cure of aphroba
or loss of voice. Mrs. Sarah Hyde has been
troubled with complete loss of voice for the
past six years, was cured SO that she spoke
perfectly in fifteen minutes. Many cases
still under treatment can be referred to.
The doctor does not wish to be understood
to cure everything and everybody, but he
does say that where he promises cure or a
benefit, it shall be given. And persons who
have been given up by other doctors as in
curable can come with full confidence that
there is still hope for them during his Office
hours there will nearly always be more OF
less marvellous cures performed who are
willing to be interviewed by those in waiting.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-13
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
JEPHTHA.


Tonight Handeps oratorio of "Jephtha"
will receive its first Interpretation in this
city, by the Haydn Association, at Mechan-
ics' Hall. Tickets can be procured at Stock
bridges. Banks's, and at the hall.
RANCH 10.
]. Clinton Hall and j. II. Miller will pro-
duce Ranch TO- in fine style at Portland
Theatre with new and elegant scenery, on
Wednesday evening. The sale of seats COM
menced yesterday The New Haven Regis
ter SAYS: Ranch 10' as produced on the
stage of the Grand Opera House is strong
q powerful personality which appears to
great advantage. The scenery and mechan-
ical effects are realistic in high degree"
MRS. sCoTT-sIDDoNs.
Mrs. Scott-Sddons, the celebrated reader,
will appear at City Hall, in the tenth Stock
bridge entertainment, assisted by the
Ladies' Eolian Quartette Wednesday even e1
ing. An exchange says: MRS. Scott-Sid-
dons possesses in an eminent degree the
qualities most essential to and most success
full in the exposition of the dramatic art.
Her beautiful face is as mobile as her voice
is flexible and she both looks and speaks
the character she has temporarily assumed.
Easy in gesture and graceful in pose in all
all her selections, Mrs. Scott-Siddons dis
played the magnificent powers of persona
tion and realization which have given her a
worldwide reputation, and have rendered
her not unworthy descendant Of her great
and unrivalled ancestress." Tickets can De
procured at Stockbridge's.
THE GERMAN VOLUNTEER.
Next Thursday will be the opening night
of the Sons of Veterans drama, and the sue
cess of it is already assured. Saphar, with
his character songs. and reeitations, will
make decided hit as he always does. The
special engagement of Miss Marion Willis
will afford an opportunity to the Portland
public to see one of the most artistic and
successful Young actresses now before the
public Wherever she has appeared she has
met the hearty approval of the press and
public The extra attraction Will be the In
PRODUCTION into the plantation scene, OF some
special features. such as singing by colored
quartette, banjo solos and dancing. Inc
tableaux are to be more beautiful than ever.
The Sons of Veterans hope to add large
sum to their relief fund from the proceeds,
and all should assist them by their patron
age.
PARK GARDEN.
Benton & Burke's Consolidated Minstrels
began a weeks engagement last evening at
Captain Knowlton's cozy theatre. The
house was crowded and the audience went
away at the conclusion Of the performance
well pleased and eager to go again. Ihe
company is good one, the members sing
well and introduce many pleasing noVeitles
and funny specialties. The dog circus Is
feature of the programme which took I'M
mensely and Prof. Burton's pets should be
greeted by crowded houses. There Will be
afternoon performances tomorrow ana Sat
urday.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-13
Police Items.

Burglars broke into the Peoples Ferry
House at South Portland Sunday night and
stole five boxes of cigars.
N. M. Perkins & Co.'s hardware store was
broken into and several pairs of skates
taken.
The hall of the house No. 169 Park street
was entered by sneak thieves and blue
chinchilla overcoat taken.
{ Marshal Hawkes. visited the young mans
home in Saccarappa yesterday and found in
his valise about $25 worth of Christmas
stolen from the store of Mr.. George F.
Springer of that place. 1t is thought that as
this is his first offence the matter will be
settled.
A man named Charles Morse was engaged
several weeks ago to work for Brown, the
book agent of this city. He was sent out with
numerous copies of Histories of England
and France and after working sometime and
collecting some $24, he skipped with the
money and what books he had in his pos
session.
A young man from Saccarappa, whose
name is withheld for the present, ON account
of his parents, was arrested in McGovern's
second hand store en- Fore street yesterday
forenoon, while attempting to dispose of
gold watch, two silveri watches, the works
of watch, two gold pencils and four knives.
the total value of the articles being about
$100 The goods were stolen from Couil-
lands jewelry store in Saccarappa.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-13
Ninety-FIve Years Old.

Mrs Jane Beal, of this city, wife of the
late Rufus Beal, celebrated her 95th birth
day Sunday. She is remarkably active and
strong for woman of her age and goes
about the house like person seventy years
of age. She reads without the aid of
glasses and in conversation is very interest
ing and intelligent. Her sister, Miss Han
nah Haynes, who died about year ago,
would have been SO years old had she lived
until December 18th of this year. Mrs. Beal
was born and has always lived here. She
was the daughter of William Haynes, who
used to live near what is now the foot of
Hancock street or about on the present site
of the Grand Trunk roundhouse. Her father
was shipbuilder, as well as a pump and
block maker, and died at the age of rs. Mrs.
Beal is the oldest living member of the
Chestnut Street Church and she relates
many interesting stories of the early days of
Portland and the people who resided here at
that time.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-13
D. v. !. A.
Largely Attended Meeting OF the
Executive Council.

The Executive Council of the Deering Viii
lage Improvement Association met last eve
ming to consider the present situation, and
find that the sympathy of the public is wide
spread, and that the Association has very
strong backing from all classes.
The fair committee is closing up its busi-
ness and will soon be able to report. Many
of the enterprising merchants of Portland
and Deering have sent in receipted bills.
Messrs. Rollins & Adams have adjusted the
loss by fire under their policy and Will pay
the amount in full.
A committee to procure new quarters was
raised, also committee was appointed to
petition the town officers to negotiate with
the city of Portland for the use of its fire
department. The following resolution was
unanimously passed:
Resolved, That we extend our sheartfelt thanks
to the fire department of Portland and all the cit
izens of Deering who assisted in eXtnguishing
the fire at Lewis Hall and in removing the goods
of the Association from the same ON Saturday
morning last.
A committee was appointed to secure the
organization of local fire departments in the
several villages.
The meeting ef the council was largely at
tended and all were full of courage and en-
thusasm for the future work Of the Asso-
citation
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-13
Old City Hall.
To the Editor Of the Press:

To the Editor of the Press:
The communication of "P' in last Ihurs-
days PRESS is worthy of all commentator
as affording a happy issue out OF the empar-
rassment into which the project OF Sol
diers' Monument has fallen. The committee
have not at present, nor are they likely 10
obtain, funds sufficient to erect suitable
architectural monument in Market Square
Unless the monument is to be dwarfed by
Its surroundings its lines should be grand
and imposing, with such attention to details
as to stamp its value as work oil art' oucn
a monument would cost many times the
amount subscribed, and, unless we are to be
content with an insignificant and common
place affair, unworthy of the heroes 10 whose
memory 1t is to be erected, the proJect, OF a
monument at this spot should be abandoned:
No prudent man who has a knowledge OF
the cost of such a work would be Wiling 10
undertake or advise its erection. Win the
limited means at the command OF the ooi-
diers' Monument Association. On tne con-
trary. much can undoubtedly be done Win
the present building While it may fall lar
short of an ideal structure, yet ltS eXterior
can be greatly improved, and as regards lis
interior, it can be converted into an ample
hall and made attractive with stained giass
windows and tasteful decorations. Is not
the suggestion worthy of careful consldera- oid I,
ton? "
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-13
John Oxnard.

In the death of John Oxnard, at the age of
92 years and months, Portland loses one Of
her oldest citizens. Mr.. 0xnard was one of
three brothers, Edward, William and John,
members of one Of the oldest Portland fam
lilies mentioned by Willis. Mr.. Oxnard was
for some years, when young man, clerk
for Asa Clapp, but in 1925 he was elected
cashier of the old Merchants Bank, and
filled that position until his resignation in
1889 on account of i'll health. 'He was the
best posted of all the cashiers of his day in
bank law" says the veteran cashier of the
Traders National, Mr.. Edward Gould. he
invented bank lock in his day that was
considered burglar proof, and was much
used by banks. Since 1889, or for almost
half century, Mr.. Oxnard has not been in
active business. At the time of his death he
resided with his daughter, the wife of Mr..
L. p. Staples, of Bolster, Sargent & Co. He
was very quiet man, highly respected by
all who knew him. His funeral will take
place at 2 p. m. tomorrow, from No. 30
Carleton street.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-13
Worth Knowing.

Which life insurance company furnishes
sure protection at the lowest possible cost
and at the same time guards against possible
misfortune or inability to continue pay
ments.
The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Com
pany of Newark, N. j.. guarantees in its
contracts four (N distinct options which are
plainly and definitely stated in its policies:
First-Cash Surrender values) any time
after two years premiums are paid
Second-Cash loans to policy holders.
Third-Extension for the full amount of
the policy till the last cent of the reserve is
used Cthe time being stated in years and
days.)
Fourth-Paid-up policies. It's policies are
free from all restrictions after two years.
Having done business in Maine continuously
since 1916 we can furnish reliable testimony
from our numerous customers that the cost
of Insurance in this Old Company is as low
as the lowest. Correspondence solicited, ,and
full information furnished by the agents,
Aug. II. Ford, c. +. Dunlap, 2S Exchange
street.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-13
NV ADvERT,sEmENTs.
wv! TN suBsLINc cRoAN p
A Fatal Sense of security Awfuliy
Realized at Sea.

"a wet sheet and flowing sea, breeze that fol-
lows fast.'
From l's lookout the faithful old captain
of yoDd.r merchantmen casts an uneasy
glance at the distant horizon. Seel yonder
a small speck of cloud mo larger than
mans hand" He watches it with his pierre
ing eye for few moments, then reaches for
his long eyeglass. To his experienced view,
this harmless little cloud betokens danger.
Across his bronzed face there comes look
Of determination, and, with quick orders to
the seamen, the craft is put about and all
sail made for the nearest harbor, where In
apparent safety the anchor is dropped, and
the hardy mariners watch the approaching
storm with defiance
8The storm bursts!
The decks have been cleared the sails close
furled. and all ordinary preparations made
for an emergency.
The storm increases, but all seems safe.
But see! tie vessel gives sudden lurch,
turns quickly about, and away she goes!
The anchor chain has brOkenl
This mighty ship might have ridden safely,
but for one weak link in that anchor chain I!
The strength of the chain is no greater
than the strength of its weakest link.
On the sea of life, how many men are
wrecked because of the unsuspected weak
ness of link in the chain Of health -one
weak vital organ in the body.
The mystery of death is even greater than
the mystery of life. We think the links of
our chain are strong, but we too seldom crit
ically examine them for ourselves, and never
really knoeo that they will bear the strain
that we put upon them.
81 have FRIEND" said DIR. Dio Lewis,
"who can lift 900 pounds, and yet is an ha-
bitual sufferer from kidney and liver trouble
and low spirits" The doctor, who was one
| of the wisest and safest public teachers OF
the laws of health, wrate:
''The very marked testimonials from col
lege professors, respectable physicians, and
other gentlemen of intelligence and charac-
ter, to the value of Warmers safe cure, have
greatly surprised me. Many Of these gentle
men know, and, reading their testimony,
was impelled to purchase some bottles OF
| Warmers safe cure and analyze it. Besides,
took some. swallowing three times the pre-
scribed quantity. / am satisfied that the
medicine is not injurious, and will frankly
add that if found myself the victim of a
serious kidney trouble should use this pre-
paration."
One year ago the SerUid, while in a greai
storm, parted her two-inch rudder chain,-
no wonder,-it oas ylsted througM The
key to human health isIthe condition of the
kidneys, and they may long be diseased and
we be ignorant of the fact because they give
forth little or no pain. They in reality cause
the majority of all the deaths, by pollutinl
the blood and sending disease all through th'
system.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-13
Accidents.

Miss Addie Quimby, the elder daughter of
Charles Quimby of Saccarappa, met with
severe accident while skating Saturday. She
will be confined to the house for several
weeks.
John Desmond, Frenchman in the en-
ploy of the Maine Central,was hurt at North
Yarmouth yesterday by falling between the
cars of gravel train. He broke his right
leg Just below the knee, crushed his right
thumb. necessitating its amputation, sus-
tanning small fracture of the skull and was
badly cut and bruised He was brought to
this city in a special train and carried to the
hospital in Rich's ambulance, Desmond is
about forty years old, unmarried and lives in
Brunswick DR.. osgood of Yarmouth, at
tended the man and came to the city with
him.